Waves + Optics option

Doppler Effect + EM waves

1 Meaning
change in oberved frequency when
source and observer have relative
motion
approach >> inc f
recession >> dec f
OHP #1 wave diagrams
derive equations
Wh Ch15 #
2 Explain importance of component of v
along line btwn source and observer
3 Shock Waves - OHP
not in syll >> brief overview
4 EM spectrum - OHP
5 Expt to measure c - Michelsons method
Gi 22.6
7 Laser (Light Amplification by
Stimulated Emission of Radiation)
refer Gi 28.11 for intro and apps
Wh p283 also good

Steve Udy Teaching Notes

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Printed on 29/6/04